National Republican., 1887-08-15
SPORTS AT THE GRANGE.
Valiant Knights Contosting
Tournament Honors.

GRANGE CAMP, VA, Aug. 14.-Tho at
traction OF tournament, which promised
excellent sport, did not succeed In drawing
as large crowd to the camp yesterday as
the managers hal anticipated. The attend
ance was, however, the largest Of any pre-
vlous day, but was by no means equal to
expectations.
In the tourney nine gallant knights en-.
tered. The exhibition Of horsemanship
was excellent, and the contest 80 close II
was undecided after more than three hours
continuous riding. After the first run five
knights remained In the contests, two OF
whom failed In the second running. The
three remaining knights we're j. +. Hughes,
OF Washington, NJ. Shugrue, OF Prince
George, Md, and 7. s. Carper, OF Fairfax,
Va. Hughes, who had ridden splendidly
during the tournament, lost the last ring
on the third trial owing to shying OF his
horse, leaving Shugrue and Carper to con-
test. They rode and rode until their horses
were exhausted. 1t was finally agreed to
postpone the final trials until 9 O'clock
Monday. Shugrue, who has been sue
cessful knight In many contests, Is a strong
favorite, but Carper's excellent work has
won him many admirers. Both seem equally
skillful, and mere accident may decide
the tourney.
The ball In the evening In the pavilion
was originally intended for the coronation
dance, but owing to the undecided result
nothing but an ordinary dance was given
The coronation supper, which had been pre-.
viously prepared, was given in the hotel.
The WashiDgtonians who are quartered at
Camp Londiue.P .Plnderbury were kept busy
all day entertaining numerous friends from
the city who had accepted their Invitation.
N n a nj hn q,
members created quite n sensation by drlv-
ing through the grounds in first. class dog
cart. Such citylled outfit in the heart Of
the wilderness was a sufficient cause for
excited comment.
The musicians Of the camp have already
acquired considerable of q reputation. Toe
| minstrel detachment have received numer.
GUS invitations to give their performance for
the benefit of the camp, and they have
sgreed to accept. The entertainment will
| probably be given In the main exhibition
building Tuesday evening. All the men,
bers OF the camp are In good health and ex,
cellent spirits.
Whitney and widdicombe still lead the
making for the camp and are regarded
| as benefactors. Around their tent Is con-
| tinually crowd OF delighted spectators of
their innocent mischief. They have organ.
| lied several expeditions about the camp, all
| of which paid richly in amusement. Their
chief alder and abettor, "Doctor'' d. j.
Wallace, proves q valuable lieutenant.
The stock and cattle exhibits will com
mence to arrive to. morrow. President Farris
hopeful for a good representation of Fairfax
county cattle, which can show some Of the
best In the state. These exhibits may prove
an attraction to draw the expected crowds
| Another tournament will be run Wednes.
day, the first prize for which will be gold
watch. Maj. Williams, typical Virginia
| gentleman, whose onerous duties as ticket
agent of the camp keeps him quite busy
says he is very willing to have his burdens
increased If the crowds will only come.